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10 Market Square

10 Market Square, Perth, Ontario, K7H, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1984/12/11

View of side and front porch; Rideau Heritage Initiative
10 Market Square
View of rear of building.; Rideau Heritage Initiative
10 Market Square
View from the street; Rideau Heritage Initiative
10 Market Square

Other Name(s)

10 Market Square
Bond Anderson Building

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2007/04/18

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

10 Market Square is a two-storey Gothic Revival house located between Colbourne and Harvey Streets in downtown Perth. Just west of Gore Street East, the Town of Perth recognized the heritage values of 10 Market Square in By-Law 2583, on the 14th of December 1984.

Heritage Value

10 Market Square was built by its first resident, Robert Gemmell in 1857. Gemmell was a prominent early resident in Perth, fulfilling the need for a distiller in the area and thus reflecting the early local 19th century economic development. The Gemmell Family remained in the house until 1932. The property subsequently became the residence of the Archdeacon D’Arcy Clayton, rector of St. James’ Anglican Church in Perth.

A good example of the Gothic Revival style in downtown Perth,
10 Market Square, is market by the characteristic steeply pitched centre gable which provides the height for the second floor. Symmetrical window placement on the ground floor and segmented arches over the windows reflect the vernacular of the era.

Sources: Town of Perth By-Law 2583; Heritage Perth

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements of 10 Market Square include:
- the steep centre gable
- 6/6 sash windows
- roofline with cornice and returned eaves
- verandah with four posts
- square paned side and transom lights surrounding the main door
- eared mouldings on window trim

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Ontario

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (ON)

Recognition Statute

Ontario Heritage Act

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Designation (Part IV)

Recognition Date

1984/12/11

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Function - Category and Type

Current

Commerce / Commercial Services
Office or Office Building

Historic

Residence
Single Dwelling

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

Robert Gemmell

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Town Hall, Perth, Ontario

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

HPONO7-0211

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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